The most comprehensive guide to learning and maximizing the latest version of ColdFusion. Inside ColdFusion MX begins with a discussion of ColdFusion MX and how it differs from previous versions of ColdFusion. The authors discuss the new ColdFusion Administration/Administration, integration with existing IDE's, recent language extensions, and the planning and development of ColdFusion applications under the new CF architecture. The book delves into a detailed discussion of the CFML language, the heart-and-soul of ColdFusion application development, including real-world example code and discussion on how to solve common problems. Coverage includes advanced application development topics, such as exception handling, interacting with other application/server resources, and extending ColdFusion MX with other technologies. The book discusses complex topics in an easy-to-follow and easy-to-understand way, focusing on the questions developers will ask when using the book for problem-solving.

Moore's workbook has 10 Steps to converting a static site to a dynamic site using ColdFusion MX, with reusable real-world examples and exercises that make this book easy to use and the concepts easy to incorporate. This book sorts through the technical detail to present professional users with just the information they need to get started.

This exhaustive resource covers everything from ColdFusion basics to advancedtopics that are ideal for intermediate developers.

This is an all-in-one kit that gives readers everything they need to create Web-based applications--including the latest version of the ColdFusion Web Application Server and development environment. This is the book that has taught thousands of developers all they need to know about ColdFusion.

ColdFusion MX is a Web-application development platform from Macromedia and it can definitely help energize your Web application development work. Super-simple to use—the only pre-requisite is knowing HTML—and featuring a set of powerful Web application development tools, ColdFusion MX makes it easier and quicker than ever to develop Web applications of every level of sophistication—from a homey photo archive of family snapshots, to a swanky enterprise application for managing electronic commerce. Ready to turn up the heat with ColdFusion and take your site to the next level? Well, look no further. ColdFusion MX For Dummies offers you a fun, easy way to get up and running with everything you need to build amazing Web applications. In no time, you’ll: Work with databases, forms, variables, and tags Get a handle on CFML, components database connectivity, and more Use ColdFusion with Flash, Java, and XML Harness Flash Remoting, XML handling, Web services support Integrate ColdFusion with other sites, applications, and Web services Supercharge your development efforts using Fusebox and FLiP ColdFusion MX For Dummies is an excellent all-in-one source for newcomers to ColdFusion. It also provides developers who’ve worked with earlier versions of ColdFusion with an enjoyable way to get up to speed on all of ColdFusion MX’s powerful new features. Topics covered include: Making database connections, working with forms, displaying data, and programming variable, decisions, and loops Building applications using the CF application framework Using custom tags, ColdFusion components, CFSCRIPT, and UDFs Building secure applications and debugging your ColdFusion application Using complex data types and WDDX Using Flash, Java, and XML with Coldfusion Understanding Fusebox and FLiP ColdFusion MX is loaded with tools to help you build high-performance Web applications. But where do you begin? This friendly guide delivers all the answers. ColdFusion MX For Dummies is your passport to a bold new level of Web development.

This text begins with a brief tutorial on getting started with ColdFusion MX. Coverage then leads to working with databases and detailed coverage of the ColdFusion MX language, components, Web services and Flash integration.

Everything the ColdFusion pro needs to understand Java technology, install and run a Java Web server, write Java apps, and build and deploy JavaServer Pages is in this workbook. Includes practical coverage with loads of code and tips especially for the ColdFusion developer.

Break free from procedural programming and learn how to optimize your applications and enhance your skills using objects and design patterns.

Macromedia Studio MX 2004 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies provides a one-stop reference for users looking to harness the power of this Web building suite. The book covers each of the core applications in Studio MX including Dreamweaver, Flash, Freehand, Fireworks, ColdFusion and, newly added to this edition, Contribute. Macromedia Studio MX 2004 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies also contains coverage on using all the applications together in a single Web building project as well as an overview of the basics of good Web design. This book, like the product itself, should appeal to both professional and hobbyist Web builders who want a single product that can do the work of six or seven separate products.

If you are looking to make your job of building Web pages as effortless as possible and need a quick and easy understanding of the technology in order to do so, then this book is for you-whether you're new to Dreamweaver MX 2004 or you need a refresher on everything from simple tasks such as defining a Dreamweaver MX 2004 site to complex tasks such as creating dynamic content. Open the book and you'll discover clear, easy-to-follow instructions for more than 250 key Dreamweaver MX 2004 tasks, each presented in ten quick steps-or less. Easy-to-navigate pages, lots of screen shots, and to-the-point directions guide you through every common (and not so common) Dreamweaver MX 2004 challenge-and help you get more done in less time. * Each solution is ten steps-or less-to help you get the job done fast * Self-contained two-page spreads deliver the answers you need-without flipping pages * A no-fluff approach focuses on helping you achieve the results * A resource packed with useful and fun ways to get the most out of Dreamweaver MX 2004